Absolutely friendly, good child carers, clean and certainly a happy and friendly child care centre…read more I can vouch for this as some years back I used their facilities. There is a good menu system in place for the kids, so you can rest assured that they are getting the good greens and veges supply during lunch and snack hours. There is a room dedicated for all the babies and this room is cordoned off from the little ones and toddlers. Highly recommend!

Have been taking my child to Unley Kindergym for a couple years now. Such a great way for the kids…read moreto have social interaction as well as us adults. Judith (the leader) is kind and friendly and some how manages to remember every child by name. She runs a tight ship and only asks that we don't chatter when she is addressing the group in group time and to make sure you watch your own child during play time. Not too much to ask I don't think.

One street over from the council library, you'll find Kindergym at Unley tucked away on a site…read morestreet of Unley Road. Some might prefer the open plan, purpose built centres, but here they have converted an old hall and made good use of the space. I love wandering from room to room experiencing the different set ups and themes and yes, my child loves it too! The main room at the front offers a small trampoline, climbing equipment and a rope swing. There is new equipment in here every few months and plenty of space to run about. The next area is a small anteroom which plays host to the kid's kitchen with oven, table and chairs and miniature wooden and plastic food to cut and serve. The kitchen leads through to the main playroom which is overwhelming at first with the amount of equipment on offer. Balance across planks, climb up, slide down, shimmy through tunnels and kick and throw soft balls. This is where most of the children migrate. One bonus of having different rooms is if your child is having trouble with another youngster (and let's face it, they all do sometime or other), you can steer them to another area and avoid the conflict. Circling back to the front is the carpeted room where all classes finish with a song and dance. From here, you're back to the front entrance with a few large tables, bathrooms and a small kitchen/cafe where you can purchases snacks and coffees. Many parents bring their children's lunch and join friends from class for an early lunch before nap times. Judith is the teacher and a master of her craft. But be warned, if you're caught socialising with other parents instead of interacting with your children, you'll be sent to the principal's office. Given this is the only adult interaction some parents have all day, I do feel this is a little harsh. Unley Kindergym is very popular and most classes have wait lists, but it's worth it if you're patient.

I was lucky enough secure a child care place in the baby room here a few weeks after the centre…read moreopened and my son attended Unley ELC for a little over three years. They have a really lovely team of carers who are all well trained and have a sincere interest in caring for young'uns. Rhianna is the Director and looking after children runs in the family. Soon after we started, my mum collected my son and met Rhianna's mum, Sandy. A short conversation resulted in the discovery that Sandy had cared for me in the late 1970s. It was then I knew I'd made the right decision. In terms of the layout, the centre has three main rooms all leading off the reception area - babies, toddlers/pre-kindy and kindy. The baby's room has an alcove that houses the permanent cots with named bedding for each child (washed each week). There's a door leading directly outside the baby's room where part of the verandah has been sectioned off to allow the youngster a safe place to play and watch and interact with the older children through the fencing. Both the baby room and toddler room lead to a shared junior toilets and nappy changing area. The toddler room is a larger space with many books, large cushions and small tables for meals and crafts. Small camp beds are brought out for nap time and each child has their own sheet (washed weekly). Once a child is 3 years old and toilet trained, they move into the kindy room. This has more toys appropriate to children aged 3 to 6 including role play. Four junior toilets are directly off of this room as is the kitchen where all the meals are prepared. The christmas show is an absolutely highlight and we've been invited to attend again this year to watch a friend's 2 year old. It will be a joy for both of us to reminisce our years here. I've recommended this centre to many friends who have all be happy with the service provided. Only trouble is securing a place. With the new ratios, I'm afraid it will be even harder.

Unley Early Learning is a fantastic childcare centre, that has amazing educators, great food. They…read moreare committed to providing the children with the best care and lots of learning, staff are very professional and I feel very confident in this very positive environment.

I'm being biased but this has got to be the BEST primary school in SA! There are approximately 530…read morestudents and growing each year and no wonder, it has a fantastic principal and deputy, dedicated teachers and are on the ball and nip it in the bud when it comes to bullying, hence it's minimal. Belair Primary is part of the International Baccalaureate Programs and the National Curriculum as are the majority of all the other Primary Schools in the area. There is a proactive fund raising committee and a real sense of community throughout. The layout of the school is excellent with a parent car park and a kiss and drop zone off Laffers Road, without fear of kids running across the road to get to school. The following excerpt from their annual report says it all: A study of responses to the specific questions indicates that the sample of families had particularly positive views about the Quality of Teaching and Learning * My child is motivated to do their best * I believe that the quality of teaching is of a high standard * There is a true sense of care and consideration given to individual children's needs * Teachers have taken due care to ensure my child's learning difficulty does not affect the quality of his experiences * The school fosters a positive achievement and is a good role model in our community * The teachers are very good and willing to assist me and my child Support of Learning * The school is professional and well resourced * The resources and opportunities are endless * Children are encouraged to be open minded, caring and non judgemental * Support for their learning is very good, I am glad they provide the extension work where required * Excellent School Relationships and Communication * There is a good informal parent support network * Information is provided in a clear and timely manner using a variety of mediums * I am able to provide feedback which is received openly by all staff * I find the school welcoming and embracing * Staff are always happy to discuss any needs or concerns * Belair does a fantastic job of keeping parents informed of activities Leadership and Decision Making * The Principals are open accessible and fair * Parents are encouraged and given the opportunity to participate in any aspect of the school if they choose to * The Leadership at Belair is very good * There are many opportunities both formally and informally to become involved in the school * Leadership know their students and families Other Comments * Belair is nothing short of outstanding. All staff are fully committed to the students and they work hard * I feel that the quality of teacher and service provided by my child's school has been exemplary

Fantastic childcare centre! Staff genuinely care about their work and the children in their care…read more They consider the feelings and different needs of each family. I like that I can choose half day visits. I also like that ALL the children mix & play together outside; this provides positive challenges for my toddler and he can watch/ learn from the older children.

ere. While I ventured away from the Goldilocks family due to distance, I came back the first chance…read moreI got. Children are not just cared for here, but loved and doted on. The carers have been here for ages which makes parents like myself feel reassured and develop great relationships with the people who are raising my kids. If you are around the area, please consider this warmly and homely place for your child. And my personal favourite thing about Goldilocks, it always smells great and there is a calming music playing with happy children at drop offs and pick ups.

This was our daughter's first child care centre. From her early days, and being scared to stay…read morethere, she has developed so much and never wants to leave. All the staff are excellent and to see our daughter's eyes light up when she sees them in the morning is amazing. Her skills and abilities have improved a lot, including singing, counting, and the alphabet. Can highly recommend this place.

The South West community centre caters mainly for locals who live in the precinct, but no one is…read moreexcluded even if you live afar. There's always a friendly welcome for anyone who drops by. The community centre is the focal point where a lot of locals drop in and have a cuppa or a chat, a great meeting place. It has a co-ordinator who manages the centre and volunteers assist in other tasks. There are heaps of activities organised during the day or privately run activities for some evenings. There's a ballroom dancing group, yoga, ethnic group gatherings for shared lunch, talks, workshops and many others. There are gardening equipment as well as tools to borrow and the cargo bike! A way of transport if you have heaps of shopping and / or heavy items to transport between A and B. I was told that it's not that easy to ride, practice makes perfect. The centre can be hired out for private functions after hours. There's a cute 'parking lot' out front whereby you can sit and read a book on a sunny day or simply sit and chat with neighbours. The city library has left the books return bin out there too so that local residents don't have to hike all the way up to Rundle Mall, same for picking up library items. There are books for exchange and toys for the little ones to play. Computers can be accessed if you have your library card to log on. Free wifi of course! The wall space normally has art exhibitions and the monthly gathering of locals for a shared evening meal is a great social activity.